Papy Djilobodji

[illmatic 901]

Meanwhile in a random Chelsea training.

- Hey security, a spontaneous!.

- Wait Mou!, is Djilobodji.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Feel sorry for this guy. Someone probably just went on Google and typed in "average centre-backs available on the cheap" and he was top of the list.

[manpe 10,861]

Mind-boggling signing. He isn't even young to somehow explain this. It's apparent it was a panic buy to make up the CB numbers that Jose wanted, but we seriously couldn't get someone of higher quality? It's a non-signing atm, as good as a blank spot so might as well have given it to Kalas or someone.

The signing of Papy for me is an embodiment of our current season reflected in summer transfer window - below acceptable level. The board is far from clean from this mess. When you think about it, Mourinho has a very thin squad, it's no wonder a pragmatic coach like Jose is reluctant to ditch his trustees from last season for some unproven names given to him. I'm sure he would love to have more options in defence and midfield in this putrid moment, but there are none.

[Reddish-Blue 2,493]

Sums up why England's youth players rarely live up to their billing too, jump at the money and the 'big club' stature and don't stay put for their own development. At the same time dude, you can blame their representation. Agents are one the biggest reasons these kids are jumping ship, after all it's in their interest more so than their clients to secure a big move. There are exceptions, and that's if your talent enables you to walk into these big teams and be a regular. Sterling is showing that, as was Shaw, Stones would have probably been a regular fixture in our squad.

But yeah, Papy and Baba knew what they were coming into. The former was signed as a last minute deal to compensate for losing out on Stones and the latter was just brought in for additional cover.

Baba spoke to Essien about Chelsea and Mourinho before moving here, he knew it would be tough initially but he felt he could be a long term player.

[Styles 9,790]

People calling this guy average when they've never seen him play. Crazy.

[manpe 10,861]

People calling this guy average when they've never seen him play. Crazy.

We're in almost November, and you are correct, we haven't seen him play. Must be a reason there when he can't get in THIS defence.

[nyikolajevics 2,690]

People calling this guy average when they've never seen him play. Crazy.

Our players have been performing below average so Papy could be a boost

[mccg 1,528]

Feel sorry for this guy. Someone probably just went on Google and typed in "average centre-backs available on the cheap" and he was top of the list.

Alot of prem clubs were after him,Cfc been keeping tabs on him for a while apparently! Can play in midfield also .Think he will be involved tomorrow night.

[lucio 5,418]

We're in almost November, and you are correct, we haven't seen him play. Must be a reason there when he can't get in THIS defence.

Our squad is not meritocratic, so a lack of game time , is no comment on his ability.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

People calling this guy average when they've never seen him play. Crazy.

He's average. Nantes seem to be doing okay with him, put it that way. He never particularly impressed me when he was in France.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

He's average. Nantes seem to be doing okay with him, put it that way. He never particularly impressed me when he was in France.

yeah i am sure you watched him play week in week out...

[BlueLion. 21,491]

yeah i am sure you watched him play week in week out...

What a ridiculous statement. If that's the case then no-one is able to have an opinion on any footballer unless they watch them every week Have a word with yourself.

[lucio 5,418]

What a ridiculous statement. If that's the case then no-one is able to have an opinion on any footballer unless they watch them every week Have a word with yourself.

But how would an obscure name like papy , impress if you didn't watch him regularly?

[Pacquiao 1,834]

What a ridiculous statement. If that's the case then no-one is able to have an opinion on any footballer unless they watch them every week Have a word with yourself.

LOL he never really impressed you when he was in France! he played in France for 6 seasons! so are you saying you watched him regularly for 6 seasons to make such a statement?

there is one thing having an opinion, and there is another thing calling someone average when you clearly dont watch him regularly to make such a judgment! Its ridiculous to call a player average after only watching them play a small amount of games! if someone had never seen Hazard play before and just watched him this season for the first time they would think he is below average! but yeah i bet you have watched Djilobodji play many times right? :lol: Have a word with yourself.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

LOL he never really impressed you when he was in France! he played in France for 6 seasons! so are you saying you watched him regularly for 6 seasons to make such a statement?

there is one thing having an opinion, and there is another thing calling someone average when you clearly dont watch him regularly to make such a judgment! Its ridiculous to call a player average after only watching them play a small amount of games! if someone had never seen Hazard play before and just watched him this season for the first time they would think he is below average! but yeah i bet you have watched Djilobodji play many times right? :lol: Have a word with yourself.

Considering the point you're trying but failing to make is based around how much French football you presume I watch, we'll just leave this here.

If Papy was anything more than average he'd be playing for us and our beyond shit defence, but I presume as he has a high 70s rating on FIFA you must figure he's William Gallas born again.